The New Montgomery: Development: Maxwell Boulevard to get a new park: Chad Emerson says the 'best views of Alabama River are here'

8:47 AM,
Feb. 15, 2013

Informally known as Boatramp Park, the new facility will include canoes for rent.

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Montgomery Mayor Todd Strange announced Thursday that the city plans to turn the rain garden that overlooks the Alabama River on Maxwell Boulevard into a public park.

The city-owned property, known informally as Boatramp Park, is at the corner of Maxwell Boulevard and Morris Street. The park fits in with the city's plan to connect Riverfront Park, Wright Brothers Park and Powder Magazine Park.

Chad Emerson, the city's director of development, said the "final vision" of the park will cost between $250,000 and $300,000, which includes a rental facility for canoes, decorative improvements ...